Statement of Educational MissionFayetteville State University (FSU) is a public comprehensive regionaluniversity that promotes the educational, social, cultural, and economictransformation of southeastern North Carolina and beyond. The primarymission of FSU is to provide students with the highest quality learningexperiences that will produce global citizens and leaders as change agents forshaping the future of the State. Awarding degrees at the baccalaureate andmasters levels, and the doctorate in educational leadership, FSU offers programs in teacher education, the arts and sciences, health professions, business and economics, and unique and emerging fields. FSU is an institution of opportunity and diversity. Committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, and service, the university extends its services and programs to the community, including the military, and other educational institutions throughout North Carolina, the nation, and the world.FSU Core Values1. Student Success and the Pursuit of ExcellenceWe believe in student success and the obligation of the university to provide the highest quality learning experiences and academic programs to facilitate student success, intellectual and cultural growth, excellence in scholarship, leadership, and ethical standards.2. Shared GovernanceWe believe in shared governance, fiscal responsibility, a commitment to life-long learning, and professional development for faculty, staff, and students.3. Global ResponsibilityWe believe in respect for diversity, global responsibility, conservation of natural resources, and a commitment to sustainability.4. CollaborationWe believe in outreach, partnerships with educational institutions, the military, and the community, economic transformation of the state, and service to others.FSU Strategic Priorities 1. Retention and Graduation Rates2. Economic Transformation3. Intellectual and Cultural Center4. Leaders and global citizens5. Collaborations and Partnerships6. Fiscal Resourcefulness and Sustainability Established: 1867Control: StateHighest Degree Offering: DoctorateAccreditation: Southern Association ofColleges and SchoolsFICE Code: 002928Level: Comprehensive ISchool Motto: Res Non Verba"Deeds not Words"School Colors: White & BlueSchool Song: "Old White and Blue"by Mary T. EldridgeSchool Mascot: BroncoFall Enrollment: 6,223 (5,540 undergraduate)Top Majors: Nursing, General Studies,Business Administration, andPsychologyDegree Areas: Bachelor - 33, Master - 8, Doctoral - 1Estimated Annual In State $7,687 - undergraduate (room & board $14,936)Costs: $8,135 - graduateDemographics: Female - 68%, Black - 62%, In State - 96%Employees: Total - 894, Full-Time Faculty - 256 (80% hold a doctorate or 1st professional degree)Facilities: 38 buildings on 156 acres Annual Budget (FY 2016): $112,820,060

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